US Bridges

E46 200th ST over Paradise Creek

Good

Crawford County, Iowa · 083401507 · Structure no. 000000000128081

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E46 200th ST over Paradise Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E46 200th ST over Paradise Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE46 200th ST
CrossesParadise Creek
Location083401507
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.99742, -95.48044
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E46 200th ST over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is E46 200th ST over Paradise Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does E46 200th ST over Paradise Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E46 200th ST over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E46 200th ST over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.